A rather short post as we head into the holiday weekend. I ended up staying Illinois for a week longer than I intended, but we’re on our way back to California today. Mack has been such a trooper through the whole process and I’ve taken away one thing: this little boy loves to be out…
Blackberries
Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini
For the longest time, the thought of cooking berries felt so strange to me. Berries were a summer treat, best (read: only) eaten raw and there was really no good reason to heat up the house. And then one morning I was baking banana bread and decided to toss some strawberries in along side to…
Gluten Free Blackberry Corn Cake
There are certain things I have a big weakness for. Chocolate cake and ice cream for starters and mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and hummus for a few others. And on occasion, cornbread lathered in butter and drizzled with a bit of honey. I’m not sure where this love of cornbread came from but if you…
Mixed Berry Overnight Oats
Over the past few months (pre baby), M and I got into a routine of oatmeal in the morning. I primarily have Melissa to thank for this as both times I visited her house last fall, there would be oatmeal with all the fixings, every morning. It felt like such a great way to start…
Einkorn Crepes with Fresh Berries
One of the things I’m most notorious for is at 8pm at night, I decide I want dessert. I’ve given it no prior thought or concern up until that moment which usually is cause for, ‘we have nothing sweet!’ I scrounge around the kitchen and usually end up with something (or I dish myself a…
Blackberry Sorbet
As much as I love homemade ice cream, 9 times out of 10, I don’t have the patience to follow the recipe to the end. There always feels like more ingredients than I need (I think it’s the eggs for the custard base) and I always wait until I want ice cream to actually make ice…
Three-Grain Pancakes
It would seem that my current position in life came to be because of two words in the form of one simple question: “What if?” Now, I know that often this question is used to refer to the past and opportunities not taken, but that’s not my question. I’m thinking forward, like “what if I…
Vanilla Crisp Ice Cream with Blackberries
During the summer months, it gets hot in Sacramento. It’s the perfect time to reach for a big bowl of ice cream, especially a solid, homemade ice cream. This particular crisp ice cream uses one of my favorite granola recipes and fresh blackberries. The result feels like one of those pricey, store-bought ice cream (but…
Steel Cut Oats with Roasted Berries
I’m afraid I have a berry problem. As I was stuffing my face full of fruit a couple days ago, I stopped and took in just how fruit is just perfect. I mean, it’s so naturally sweet, grows in so many places, and is really like a gift when you pick it. When I would…
Blackberry Doughnuts with Vanilla Bean Glaze
This past weekend M and I participated in the national day of Civic Hacking here in Sacramento. Recently the mayor had declared it the “year of food” for the city and one of the challenges was to create an app that encourage people to eat more locally. When I saw the challenge, I immediately told…
Canning (the rundown: recipes, ideas, and information)
This summer I’ve fallen in love with canning. Each step I take away from the grocery store and processed foods leads me in to a new territory. Before this summer, I was petrified of canning. I (and the media) had built it up in my head that canning was somehow dangerous. But, with a little…
Blackberry Coconut Muffins
I have an uncanny ability to overwork myself even when I’m not “working.” Since I teach, summer is usually full of relaxation, catching up on reading, and hanging out with friends. However, somehow, this summer has turned in to one of the busiest I’ve ever had. I spend my days cramming them full of personal,…
Blackberry Cardamom Crostata
Thanks to the CSA, I am accustom to the idea of only eating certain vegetables at certain times of the year. Asparagus? I ate my weight in it and now I don’t care if I see it again until next spring. Tomatoes? I’m about to do the same. There is always plenty and when the…